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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1958

Page

8

Bolt Captures National Open In Colorful Style At Southern Hills

Tommy Bolt, 39, won the National Open at Southern Hills with a score of 283 after rounds of 71 71 69 71. He edged Gary Player and Frank Stranahan as he played conservative golf to let others falter. Bolt, a longtime controversial figure, earned his first Open title after military service in World War II and a 12 year pro career.

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Pelicans Hit Road on Borrowed Cash Amid Return Doubts

New Orleans on a road swing funded by a club director amid reports the Pelicans may not return to their home base. Payroll kept afloat yesterday but rainouts left the treasury bare and sparked questions about finishing the 1958 season in New Orleans versus potential relocation to Shreveport.

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Open Championship Rivalries Frustrate Hogan In Heat

At Bolts Round three 67, the best of the tournament, he finished fourth at 290 while Boros took third at 289. Hogan failed to win a fifth Open due to a hand injury in round one but tied for tenth to remain in contention. Demaret quit after a poor third round, Snead failed to qualify for the final two rounds, Mayer defended with 299 and Middlecoff shot 300.

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Jones Second In Florence Golf Tourney

Bob Lowry Jr. of Huntsville won the Florence Golf and Country Club invitational with a 4 over par 284 after Al Jones of Decatur faltered on the 14th hole. Jones finished two strokes back in second, Harold Wesley of Florence was third with 293. Dick Spencer of Huntsville won the B division with 302.

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Haddix Shuts Out Cubs as Reds Sweep Doubleheader

Harvey Haddix pitched a strong win for Cincinnati, defeating Chicago 7-0 in the opener and 4-2 in the nightcap. Cincinnati moved to 11 wins in 16, sitting 3 1/2 games behind the Milwaukee Braves who won to retain a slight edge over the Giants.

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Trade School Falls 4-3 at Leoma in Tennessee Contest

Trade School traveled to Leoma Tennessee seeking to snap a losing streak but lost 4-3. Leoma hurler Sutton limited Trade School to three hits. The team returns home to Legion Field to face Russellville on Wednesday at 8 o clock.

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Snarling Tigers Rally Past Yankees Twice In Big Sweep

Detroit Tigers under new manager Bill Norman rattle the Yankees with two shutouts in a four game series at Yankee Stadium. Frank Lary and Jim Bunning combined for the wins as Ossie Virgil Harvey Kuenn and Gail Harris produced the runs and topsy turvy standings shift in the American League.

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Redlegs land Newcombe in late deadline flurry

Cincinnati receives Dodgers ace Don Newcombe in a frenzied final day of trades as Johnny Klippstein Steve Bilko and cash move to Los Angeles. St Louis ships Dick Schofield for Gene Freese and Johnny O'Brien. In the AL five clubs take part with trades involving Kansas City Cleveland New York Detroit and Chicago.

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Baseball scores and schedule from AP roundup

Monday games show KC 17 9, Boston 6 4, Detroit 2 3, New York 0 0, Cleveland 5 4, Washington 3 2, Chicago 3 4, Baltimore 0 0. Saturday results include Chicago 9 over Baltimore 1 and Cleveland 10 over Washington 2. Tuesday features New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago, Washington at Detroit, Baltimore at Kansas City.

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Baseball results and schedule from Sunday and Monday

Scores include Cincinnati 7 Saint Louis 4 and Pittsburgh 12 Philadelphia 1. Chicago 4 Cincinnati 3. Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 2 ended after rain. Los Angeles 1 St. Louis 2. Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2. Los Angeles 4 Pittsburgh 2. Sunday results list multiple games with postponements and rain. Monday schedule shows Little Rock at Atlanta and New Orleans at Chattanooga among others.

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Birmingham Driver Tops Eliminator at Moulton Drags

Despite rain a good crowd watched Shoults of Birmingham set the top eliminator time in a 1933 Chevrolet body with 1951 Oldsmobile motor, 14.35 seconds. Results list Gamble and Black with 16.90 and 15.80 seconds among several Birmingham entrants before next Sunday's races.

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Prevatt Grounds Billings for Magic Valley Victory

Jim Prevatt of Magic Valley in the Pioneer Baseball League pitched a five hit 6-1 win over Billings Montana on Father's Day. He also belted a three run homer to seal the victory.

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Nickel’s First Isolation Date Noted in 18th Century

The article recalls that nickel was first isolated as an element in 1751. It highlights the historical milestone and marks nickel’s emergence in scientific discovery during the mid 18th century.

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